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Natural Resources
August 12, 2020 admin

Early deer hunting permits approved

Certain landowners may apply for a permit to hunt deer before the regular firearm deer hunting season under a bill passed by senators Aug. 12.

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Revenue
August 12, 2020 admin

Tax exclusion for military retirement income approved

Individuals may exclude half of their military retirement benefit pay from state income tax under a bill passed by lawmakers Aug. 12.

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General Affairs
August 12, 2020 admin

Bill to reduce special designated licenses passed

Certain alcohol vendors may expand their operations temporarily without obtaining a special designated license under a bill passed Aug. 11.

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Health and Human Services
August 12, 2020 admin

Medicaid rate methodology clarified

A bill that requires the state Department of Health and Human Services to keep its Medicaid reimbursement rate methodology within its existing rules and regulations process passed Aug. 11.

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General Affairs
August 12, 2020 admin

Smoking age raised

Lawmakers raised Nebraska’s smoking age Aug. 11.

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Banking Commerce and Insurance
August 11, 2020 admin

Omnibus banking bill passed

Senators passed a bill Aug. 11 that makes a number of changes to state banking laws.

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Government Military and Veterans Affairs
August 11, 2020 admin

New Native American holiday established

The second Monday in October will be celebrated as Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day in Nebraska under a bill passed Aug. 11.

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Business and Labor
August 11, 2020 admin

Hair discrimination ban approved

A bill that seeks to extend employment discrimination protections was passed by the Legislature Aug. 11.

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Transportation and Telecommunications
August 11, 2020 admin

Rural broadband provisions approved

Lawmakers passed a bill Aug. 11 intended to encourage expansion of broadband internet service in underserved and unserved areas.

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Government Military and Veterans Affairs
August 11, 2020 admin

African American commission created

Lawmakers passed a bill Aug. 11 that creates a state Commission on African American Affairs.

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Education
August 11, 2020 admin

Language assessment program for deaf children approved

Senators approved a bill Aug. 11 that requires special language assessments for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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Health and Human Services
August 11, 2020 admin

Omnibus health licensure bill passed

A bill that makes numerous changes to state health licensure requirements passed Aug. 11.

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Business and Labor
August 11, 2020 admin

Resilience training; PTSD injury claims approved for first responders

Senators passed a bill Aug. 11 to address the mental health strain experienced by emergency first responders.

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Urban Affairs
August 11, 2020 admin

Land bank options expanded

A bill that broadens the potential use of land banks in Nebraska passed Aug. 11.

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Judiciary
August 11, 2020 admin

Increased transparency for death penalty process amended, advanced

Lawmakers gave second-round approval Aug. 11 to a bill that seeks to increase transparency in the state’s execution protocol.

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